The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958)
Original title: Vynález zkázy
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne is a 1958 Czech-language adventure movie directed by Karel Zeman, with a running time of 1h 23m. It stars Lubor Tokoš, Jana Zatloukalová and Arnošt Navrátil.
As the world progresses into the industrial age, a professor studying the "nature of pure matter" is spirited away by a would-be dictator and connived into building a super-bomb, as a young reporter and a girl rescued from the sea attempt to warn him of their mutual kidnapper's intentions to dominate the world with a new and more-deadly-yet weapon.
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What is The Fabulous World of Jules Verne about?
As the world progresses into the industrial age, a professor studying the "nature of pure matter" is spirited away by a would-be dictator and connived into building a super-bomb, as a young reporter and a girl rescued from the sea attempt to warn him of their mutual kidnapper's intentions to dominate the world with a new and more-deadly-yet weapon.
When was The Fabulous World of Jules Verne released?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne was released on 22 August 1958.
How long is The Fabulous World of Jules Verne?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne runs 1h 23m.
Who made The Fabulous World of Jules Verne?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne was directed by Karel Zeman.
Where can I watch The Fabulous World of Jules Verne?
The Fabulous World of Jules Verne is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Fabulous World of Jules Verne
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Lubor Tokoš as Šimon Hart
- Jana Zatloukalová as Jana
- Arnošt Navrátil as Profesor Roche
- Miloslav Holub as Count Artigas
- František Šlégr as Pirate Captain
- Otto Šimánek as The Man on the Train
- Václav Kyzlink as Ing. Serke
- František Řehák
- Václav Babka
- Alena Kreuzmannová as Jana (voice)
- Felix le Breux as Head Physician (voice)
- František Černý as Capt. Spade